Around Town

October 19, 2006

WILLIAMSBURG LIBRARY THEATRE

Meet the author

As part of its 3rd Thursdays @ Your Library program, the Williamsburg Library will host Charlottesville-based mystery and historical and contemporary fiction author Rita Mae Brown at 7 tonight at the Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St. Free, but tickets are required. Information: 259-4040 or www.wrl.org.

FREEDOM PARK

Costume contest

The Williamsburg Botanical Garden will present the Great Big Bug Costume Contest, 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the Ellipse Garden in Freedom Park, 5535 Centerville Road, Williamsburg. Before and after judging, the children will parade around the garden. Information: Lori, 644-9282, or www.williamsburg botanicalgarden.org.

WILLIAMSBURG CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Family festival

Williamsburg Christian Academy will present its Fall Family Festival 3-7 p.m. Saturday at the school, 101 Schoolhouse Lane, Williamsburg. There will be games, rides, shopping and food. Information: 220-1978 or www.williamsburg christian.org. *